Lovecrumbs

Upon the recommendation of someone I know, I popped into Lovecrumb for a quick start to my day. I came in figuring I'd order a cinnamon bun and a hot beverage -- which is exactly what I was able to get! There's a bunch of tables inside, although they can tend to be quite busy.

I sat at a little table next to the window and was brought my order. The cinnamon bun was really soft and had a lovely flavor. The chai was sweet and didn't have too much spice but I enjoyed it!

Overall the vibe of the cafe itself is really cute and they have plenty of baked goods, hot and cold beverages, and savory options to appeal to a reasonable palate. I've been back a couple more times since this occasion to try more baked goods and get a hot chocolate! I've always been very pleased by my experience and will continue to return!

MY RATING: 3.5
I found Lovecrumbs to be a fun and cute place. It's great for reading a book on a rainy day, grabbing a sweet vegan treat, or catching up with an old friend. As long as you don't stay overstay your welcome, that is. ;)

The OAT MILK CAPPUCCINO was frothy and creamy, but overall it was just okay. Not the best, not the worst, right in the middle.

I loved the icing on the VEGAN CARROT CAKE. It was smooth and sweet, but not too sweet. It also had a pop of citrus. As for the cake, I was underwhelmed. It was lacking in carrot flavor and was denser than I'd prefer. However, I did enjoy the big chunks of nuts and raisins.

EXTRA:
Super cute decor
They have a retail section in the front that sells coffee, jewelry, mugs, pens, vitamins, etc.
Friendly service
Decent size space and amount of tables
The bathroom is downstairs
"Weekends are lap top free" that's what the sign says, at least
Not sure how I feel about this sign: "If busy, please limit your stay to an hour.. thanks for being cool." At least they're honest, I suppose, but still...

You can watch my visit to Lovecrumbs and see all of the vegan food I ate in Edinburgh on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw-0mh0q3iM&t=1s

The cutest little cafe! Just a hop, jump, and a skip away from both Armchair Books and Edinburgh Books--the perfect place to sit down and cozy up with a new read. Laptop free on the weekends. Def try the sourdough bread you'll be pleased.

This place was really cute! It had a very cool vibe about the place. Everyone was very friendly. My partner and I got the salted caramel hot chocolate and it was really nice! My only complaint is it was hard to find. There wasn't a sign up (as far as I saw) so I walked past it a few times. but I'm glad I found it.

The first time I came to Lovecrumbs was years ago. It was one of the highlights of my trip then: it was such a warm, welcoming, chill place. I tucked away by a window in the back with a book and some tea and a giant scone with butter and jam for what felt like ages, and it was lovely. I got a piece of cake to bring home with me, and that was absolutely lush too!

Fast forward a couple years and the vibe here is totally different. It was so crowded and noisy that people were standing over each other at their tables... hanging out? waiting?... I don't know, I've never been to a cafe that had a (claustrophobic) "standing room only" vibe. The staff seemed more rushed and less excited to tell you about their cakes. And the cakes themselves were pretty dry and flavorless. My partner and I each got a piece of totally different cakes -- they tasted the same. I felt so badly and kept apologizing to my partner when we left because what we experienced wasn't anything like I had built it up to be.

I'm hoping I came on an extremely off day for them. But when I come back to Edinburgh, this time I won't make this a "must stop".

Super cool coffee shop and bakery. The flat white was Delicious and well prepared. The flaky crust of the sausage roll was amazing and tasty. The chocolate crinkle cookie was very rich and best to have with milk or coffee. The sea salt cookie was very salty but still good. Service was top notch.

I was looking up tea room & cafe local treasures when I came across this place and the photos gave me a strong incentive to come here.

I had planned out my day basically according to where I wanted to eat, when I started off at Clarinda's tea room first thing in the morning for a light breakfast (near Hollyrood Palace) before hiking up the pathway adjacent to the path that leads to Arthur's Seat summit (which I did yesterday and did not want to do that one again). After the long hike I figured I had burned off enough energy to be able to have cake, so I made my way over to Lovecrumbs, at one point using Google maps because I couldn't figure out where it was. I even passed it without realizing until I reopened Google maps and it told me to turn around. I finally found the store, only to discover that its CASH ONLY! And of course I didn't have much cash left on me, so I did what any crazy food lover would do and made my way back to my hotel in New Town next to Mark's & Spencer's and exchanged currency there. Now I was finally ready to trek back to Lovecrumbs- that's how dedicated I was to trying it before leaving Edinburgh!!!

Got back to Lovecrumbs around 12:40 and with the help & advice from the friendly employee, I ordered a slice of the Rose & Pistachio cake and a cup of Violet Petal tea (the employee let me smell the dry tea and it had a strong but amazing scent!).

The cake was pistachio and the frosting between the layers and on top was lightly rose-flavored. Now I normally don't like floral food and drinks but the combination of the flavors and how light the floral-ness was done well here. The cake was a little dry (but so far my experience showed me that all the cakes here are), but overall good.

Now on to the best part of my afternoon snack (in lieu of lunch)- the tea was amazing! It was definitely different from the teas I'm used to and was great in a unique but delicious way.

So overall a good experience, but again as a reminder to tourists- CASH ONLY! Also, this place really started to get packed as I was finishing up my tea so keep in mind that it does seem to get pretty busy here.

Lovecrumbs is the definition of eclectic and tasty coffee/cake house. Located around the corner from the Grassmarket, this location is a haven from the more touristy shops. We ordered at the counter next to the beautiful cakes and retail items then had a seat at the table near the window.

We ordered an almond and fig cake, chocolate peanut butter cake and some lattes. The cakes were incredibly moist, large portion, and amazing flavor. Absolutely the best cake that we had in Scotland. It went perfectly with the lattes. The lattes were bold and flavorful. I opted for the cardamom and rose one which was extra tasty.

While this location is a bit pricey, it is absolutely worth a stop. With its adorable interior, great food, and friendly service, we had a fantastic afternoon stop at Lovecrumbs.

What an adorable coffee shop! Loved the atmosphere - very cozy. The barista was very kind and patient with us. We got lattes and a grilled cheese. It was all great!

Cute little coffee shop & bakery which was a few minutes away from my hotel in Edinburgh. Limited seating as it was busy when I visited. The service was excellent & both the mocha drink & the pastry (although a bit dry & expensive for the portion) I had hit the spot after an overnight flight from the US. A lot of the other businesses in the immediate area seemed to be closed on the weekend, but glad I stumbled upon Lovecrumbs.